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    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Organic Solvents: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group T52 includes toxic effects from exposure to organic solvents such as benzene derivatives, toluene, xylene, and other volatile hydrocarbons that can cause neurologic, respiratory, cutaneous, and systemic manifestations. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute and chronic solvent intoxication, specifying the substance when known and capturing severity, organ involvement, and complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM T52 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM T52: Toxic Effect Of Organic Solvents Overview

    This group covers toxic effects from exposure to organic solvents, which primarily affect the nervous system, respiratory system, skin, and other organs depending on exposure route and agent. Accurate coding captures the specific solvent involved and the clinical manifestations, which influences clinical documentation and billing. Precise codes help support proper claim adjudication and reflect the severity and complexity of care.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient has documented toxic exposure to an organic solvent with clinical effects such as neurologic symptoms, respiratory distress, skin irritation, or systemic toxicity. Select the specific solvent code when the exact agent is identified and code additional manifestations or complications as applicable.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    T52.0X1AToxic effect of petroleum products, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T52.0X1DToxic effect of petroleum products, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T52.0X1SToxic effect of petroleum products, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T52.0X2AToxic effect of petroleum products, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T52.0X2DToxic effect of petroleum products, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T52.0X2SToxic effect of petroleum products, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T52.0X3AToxic effect of petroleum products, assault, initial encounter
    T52.0X3DToxic effect of petroleum products, assault, subsequent encounter
    T52.0X3SToxic effect of petroleum products, assault, sequela
    T52.0X4AToxic effect of petroleum products, undetermined, initial encounter
    T52.0X4DToxic effect of petroleum products, undetermined, subsequent encounter
    T52.0X4SToxic effect of petroleum products, undetermined, sequela
    T52.1X1AToxic effect of benzene, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
    T52.1X1DToxic effect of benzene, accidental (unintentional), subsequent encounter
    T52.1X1SToxic effect of benzene, accidental (unintentional), sequela
    T52.1X2AToxic effect of benzene, intentional self-harm, initial encounter
    T52.1X2DToxic effect of benzene, intentional self-harm, subsequent encounter
    T52.1X2SToxic effect of benzene, intentional self-harm, sequela
    T52.1X3AToxic effect of benzene, assault, initial encounter
    T52.1X3DToxic effect of benzene, assault, subsequent encounter

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    DRG Codes

    6 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    917Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with MCC
    918Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs without MCC
    922Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses with MCC
    923Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect Diagnoses without MCC
    949Aftercare with CC/MCC
    950Aftercare without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A 45-year-old auto-body shop worker is brought to the emergency department after acute inhalation of high concentrations of paint thinner while working in a poorly ventilated area; he presents with confusion, dizziness, respiratory distress, and decreased level of consciousness requiring supportive care. An acute toxic effect of an organic solvent is diagnosed based on workplace exposure history and acute neurologic and respiratory symptoms, and a poisoning/overdose encounter code with initial encounter sequencing is used. Typical codes: T52.0X1A, T52.1X1A
    • A 32-year-old chronic industrial cleaner with prolonged occupational exposure to mixed organic solvents over several years develops progressive neurocognitive symptoms including memory loss, mood changes, and peripheral neuropathy; she seeks evaluation in occupational medicine for ongoing work-related illness. Because this is a nonacute, ongoing toxic effect from repeated solvent exposure manifesting as chronic neurologic impairment, a sequela or subsequent encounter coding reflecting chronic toxic effect is appropriate. Typical codes: T52.2X4D, T52.3X4D
    • A 28-year-old hobbyist ingests a household paint stripper in a suicide attempt and is treated in inpatient psychiatric and medical units after stabilization; during recovery he develops persistent cardiac arrhythmia and hepatic enzyme elevation attributed to the solvent exposure. In this case a code from the toxic effects group is assigned to document the toxic exposure as the cause of the cardiac and hepatic complications and to support comorbidity/complication coding during the hospital stay. Typical codes: T52.8X1D, T52.91XD

    Related Codes

    T51-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-ALCOHOL

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Alcohol: Group Overview

    T53-TOXIC-EFFECT-HALOGENATED-HYDROCARBONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Halogen Derivatives Of Aliphatic And Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Group Overview

    T54-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-CORROSIVE-SUBSTANCES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Corrosive Substances: Group Overview

    T55-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-SOAPS-AND-DETERGENTS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Soaps And Detergents: Group Overview

    T57-TOXIC-EFFECT-OTHER-INORGANICS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Other Inorganic Substances: Group Overview

    T58-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-CARBON-MONOXIDE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Carbon Monoxide: Group Overview

    T59-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-OTHER-GASES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Other Gases Fumes And Vapors: Group Overview

    T60-TOXIC-EFFECT-OF-PESTICIDES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Pesticides: Group Overview

    T61-TOXIC-SEAFOOD-EXPOSURE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Noxious Substances Eaten As Seafood: Group Overview

    T62-TOXIC-EFFECT-EATEN-AS-FOOD

    ICD-10-CM Code For Toxic Effect Of Other Noxious Substances Eaten As Food: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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